Sigma binding region of RNA polymerase and uses thereof

Details Sigma binding region of RNA polymerase and uses thereof Sigma binding region of RNA polymerase and uses thereof

2005-06-14

2005-06-14

Horlick, Kenneth R. (Department: 1637)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, per se ; compositions thereof; proces of...

Bacteria or actinomycetales; media therefor

C435S252800, C435S325000

Reexamination Certificate

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06905866

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides cells expressing the sigma binding region of the β′ subunit of RNA polymerase and a method to identify inhibitors of the formation of holoenzyme from core RNA polymerase and sigma.

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